The 2008–09 Munster Rugby season was Munster's eighth season competing in the Celtic League, alongside which they also competed in the Heineken Cup. It was Tony McGahan's first season as Director of Rugby.
Ground(s) | Thomond Park (Capacity: 25,600) Musgrave Park (Capacity: 8,500) | ||
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Coach(es) | Tony McGahan | ||
Captain(s) | Paul O'Connell | ||
League(s) | Celtic League | ||
2008–09 | 1st, Champions | ||
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2008–09 squad
editNote: Flags indicate national union under World Rugby eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-World Rugby nationality.
Pre-season
edit18 November 2008 19:30 |
Munster | 16–18 | New Zealand |
Report[3] |
Thomond Park Attendance: 26,000 Referee: Romain Poite |
2008–09 Celtic League
editTeam | Pld | W | D | L | PF | PA | PD | TF | TA | Try bonus | Losing bonus | Pts | |
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1 | Munster | 18 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 405 | 257 | +148 | 49 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 63 |
2 | Edinburgh | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 416 | 296 | +120 | 40 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 55 |
3 | Leinster | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 401 | 270 | +131 | 38 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 52 |
4 | Ospreys | 18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 397 | 319 | +78 | 39 | 28 | 3 | 5 | 52 |
5 | Scarlets | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 376 | 395 | −19 | 41 | 46 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
6 | Cardiff Blues | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 322 | 361 | −39 | 31 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
7 | Glasgow Warriors | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 349 | 375 | −26 | 36 | 41 | 4 | 5 | 37 |
8 | Ulster | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 298 | 331 | −33 | 30 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 36 |
9 | Newport Gwent Dragons | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 305 | 429 | −124 | 26 | 39 | 1 | 4 | 33 |
10 | Connacht | 18 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 224 | 460 | −236 | 20 | 54 | 1 | 3 | 20 |
Under the standard bonus point system, points are awarded as follows:
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Source: RaboDirect PRO12 |
5 September 2008 19:30 |
Edinburgh | 15–20 | Munster |
Report[4] |
Murrayfield Attendance: 5,443 Referee: James Jones |
14 September 2008 18:00 |
Munster | 50–6 | Newport Gwent Dragons |
Report[5] |
Musgrave Park Attendance: 8,685 Referee: Nigel Owens |
20 September 2008 19:30 |
Munster | 28–20 | Cardiff Blues |
Report[6] |
Musgrave Park Attendance: 8,685 Referee: Peter Allan |
28 September 2008 19:00 |
Leinster | 0–18 | Munster |
Report[7] |
RDS Arena Attendance: 18,500 Referee: Simon McDowell |
4 October 2008 19:00 |
Munster | 25–17 | Glasgow Warriors |
Report[8] |
Thomond Park Attendance: 22,885 Referee: Andrew Small |
28 November 2008 19:05 |
Scarlets | 16–18 | Munster |
Report[10] |
Parc y Scarlets Attendance: 8,435 Referee: James Jones |
28 December 2008 18:00 |
Connacht | 12–6 | Munster |
Report[11] |
Galway Sportsgrounds Attendance: 5,000 Referee: Alain Rolland |
9 January 2009 19:05 |
Ospreys | 21–25 | Munster |
Report[13] |
Liberty Stadium Attendance: 9,003 Referee: Andy Macpherson |
21 February 2009 19:30 |
Munster | 28–14 | Edinburgh |
Report[14] |
Musgrave Park Attendance: 8,685 Referee: Nigel Owens |
7 March 2009 17:30 |
Newport Gwent Dragons | 9–20 | Munster |
Report[15] |
Rodney Parade Attendance: 6,865 Referee: Alan Lewis |
27 March 2009 19:45 |
Glasgow Warriors | 13–26 | Munster |
Report[16] |
Firhill Stadium Attendance: 3,615 Referee: Tim Hayes |
4 April 2009 19:30 |
Munster | 22–5 | Leinster |
Report[17] |
Thomond Park Attendance: 26,043 Referee: Christophe Berdos |
18 April 2009 19:30 |
Munster | 25–10 | Connacht |
Report[18] |
Thomond Park Attendance: 26,043 Referee: James Jones |
10 May 2009 16:35 |
Cardiff Blues | 20–12 | Munster |
Report[20] |
Cardiff Arms Park Attendance: 7,428 Referee: Peter Allan |
2008–09 Heineken Cup
editPool 1
editTeam | P | W | D | L | Tries for | Tries against | Try diff | Points for | Points against | Points diff | TB | LB | Pts |
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Munster (2) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 161 | 98 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 23 |
Sale | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 136 | 115 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
Clermont | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 137 | 129 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
Montauban | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 21 | −16 | 81 | 173 | −92 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
10 October 2008 20:00 |
Munster | 19–17 | Montauban |
Report[22] |
Thomond Park Attendance: 23,500 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
19 October 2008 13:00 |
Sale Sharks | 16–24 | Munster |
Report[23] |
Edgeley Park Attendance: 10,928 Referee: Christophe Berdos |
7 December 2008 16:00 |
Clermont | 25–19 | Munster |
Report[24] |
Stade Marcel-Michelin Attendance: 15,355 Referee: Wayne Barnes |
13 December 2008 15:30 |
Munster | 23–13 | Clermont |
Report[25] |
Thomond Park Attendance: 25,623 Referee: Chris White |
16 January 2009 20:00 |
Munster | 37–14 | Sale Sharks |
Report[26] |
Thomond Park Attendance: 26,043 Referee: Nigel Owens |
25 January 2009 14:00 |
Montauban | 13–39 | Munster |
Report[27] |
Stade Sapiac Attendance: 7,223 Referee: Dave Pearson |
Quarter-final
editSemi-final
editReferences
edit- ^ "Munster Retain the Setanta Cup". Munster Rugby. 31 August 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Irish Find Munster Too Hot To Handle". Munster Rugby. 31 August 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Oh So Close". Munster Rugby. 20 November 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Munster Win in Murrayfield". Munster Rugby. 5 September 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Bonus Point Win For Munster". Munster Rugby. 14 September 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Superb Comeback Gives Munster Bonus Point Win". Munster Rugby. 20 September 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Munster Hold The Whip Hand At The RDS". Munster Rugby. 28 September 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Winning Start on Return To Thomond". Munster Rugby. 4 October 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Unbeaten Record Goes in Ravenhill". Munster Rugby. 25 October 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "No Stroll in the Parc for Munster". Munster Rugby. 28 November 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Defeat For Munster in Galway". Munster Rugby. 28 December 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Ulster In Control". Munster Rugby. 4 January 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Munster Win a Thriller". Munster Rugby. 9 January 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Bonus Point Musgrave Park Win For Munster". Munster Rugby. 22 February 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Gutsy Win Sends Munster Back To The Top". Munster Rugby. 7 March 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Hat Trick For Ronan As Munster Sweep To Victory". Munster Rugby. 27 March 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Top Spot For Munster". Munster Rugby. 4 April 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Thomond Win". Munster Rugby. 18 April 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Injury Mars Munster Victory". Munster Rugby. 24 April 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "No Consolation in Cardiff". Munster Rugby. 10 May 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Munster End In Style". Munster Rugby. 15 May 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Munster Edge Their Heineken Opener". Munster Rugby. 10 October 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Munster Win in Edgeley Park". Munster Rugby. 19 October 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Losing Point For Munster". Munster Rugby. 7 December 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Late Thomond Triumph". Munster Rugby. 13 December 2008. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Quarter Final Qualification Secured". Munster Rugby. 16 January 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Bonus Point Win in Montauban". Munster Rugby. 26 January 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Heineken Cup Semi Secured". Munster Rugby. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
- ^ "Munster's Heineken Journey Ends". Munster Rugby. 2 May 2009. Retrieved 1 June 2019.
External links
edit- 2008–09 Munster Rugby season official site Archived 27 September 2018 at the Wayback Machine